Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Numerous conditions can cause lower right pain in the stomach. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, a person can develop extreme pain or discomfort in the lower right abdominal quadrant.
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Colonitis, more commonly referred to as colitis, is an inflammation of the large intestines. Both a condition and a symptom, colitis has several causes ranging from infections to autoimmune disorders, and its duration may be short- or long-term.
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A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to some of your favorite foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, for example, because of their acidity, have commonly been restricted in the diets of acid reflux sufferers.
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Nothing spoils a good meal quite like the gnawing pain of heartburn. The source of the pain is stomach acid flowing upward into the esophagus, the tube that transports swallowed food to your stomach.
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A vacation in Mexico can be exciting opportunity to explore a beautiful country, speak Spanish and try out new foods. But a vacation in Mexico also requires taking some precautions, because traveling to any foreign country could give you a stomachache.
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You may have heard that your digestive woes -- constipation or diarrhea, digestive discomfort or heartburn -- are all related to digestive enzyme insufficiencies, and that you can treat them with supplemental enzymes. The fact is that digestive enzyme deficiencies are very rare.
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A stomach ulcer, also called a peptic ulcer, is an open sore in the lining of your esophagus, stomach or small intestine. According to MayoClinic.com, ulcers are caused by a bacterium called H.
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Hemorrhoids are a painful inflammation of the veins that surround the anus and rectum. The most common sign of hemorrhoids is bleeding during or after a bowel movement, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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The gallbladder aids in digestion, delivering bile from the liver to the small intestine. Although the gallbladder is a functional organ, it is not necessary to to sustain life. For this reason, it can be surgically removed if your doctor feels this is necessary.
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Lower left abdominal pain after eating is relatively common. In most cases, the pain's source is benign, and you can treat the problem quickly. In some instances, the pain is indicative of a more serious problem. To understand your lower left abdominal pain, there are a few aspects of the problem to consider.
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Almost everyone develops heartburn at some time or another. The uncomfortable burning sensation -- which starts behind your sternum and sometimes spreads into your throat -- is the main symptom of acid reflux.
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Gas relief is often found right at home when treating your 2-year-old's gas pains. Gas may come from a variety of sources related to diet or digestion problems. Since gas is usually normal and nothing to worry about, some of the home remedies provide enough relief to get your toddler through the episode.
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Lactulose is a man-made sugar, commonly used as a stool softener to treat constipation. Lactulose contains lactose and is not recommended for use by people who have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance.
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Food poisoning and gastroenteritis are commonly confused conditions because both conditions cause the same symptoms: vomiting, nausea and diarrhea after eating contaminated food or water.
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Stomach pain and discomfort are among the top reasons people seek emergency medical care. In fact, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey between the years 1999 to 2008 found that visits to the emergency room for abdominal pain increased nearly 32 percent.
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Acid reflux can be a chronic condition that requires watching everything you eat and drink to manage your symptoms. Each case of acid reflux is different, and you will have to experiment with your diet to find out if salt or other foods are personal triggers.
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Inflammation is the body's nonspecific response to a wide variety of abnormalities. The inflammatory response includes increased blood flow through and leakiness of the blood vessels at the site of the abnormality. White blood cells enter the site and attack the provocative agents.
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Rectal prolapse occurs when the tissue lining the rectum collapses into, or extends through, the anal opening. It most often happens following a bowel movement, resulting in a mass protruding from the anus. The rectal tissue lining may show, and it may bleed slightly.
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When you sit down to enjoy a meal youβre expecting to have a pleasurable experience, but if you develop pain and a stomachache, you may avoid eating. Neck and back pain combined with a stomachache after eating is most likely minor symptoms of a food allergy.
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Hemorrhoids, or piles, are twisted, swollen, varicose veins that occur in the anus and rectum. They are due to straining or pressure in the lower abdomen and though more common following childbirth or constipation, they can also result from working with weights.
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